Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 47Updated 9/11/2026, 8:21:42 PM
Confidence: Medium+5.3% vs 50%47 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Irelia edge
Irelia can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Irelia edge
Convert leads before Master Yi scales or roams.
Level 6+
Irelia edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Irelia edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Irelia is 55.3% in this matchup.
- Irelia is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Irelia into Master Yi — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Irelia page (Top): Conqueror Build · 52.6% WR · 171 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 182Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM